Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 9, 2017

Donna Smrekar, age 59, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Donna is survived by her beloved cousin and care giver, Cheryl (the late James Sr.) Pasdertz; devoted cousins, James Jr. (Crystal) Pasdertz, Kris (Jeff Sr.) Brick, Sheri (Ralph) Augustyniak, Michelle (Paul Medina) Musser, Arlieta (Tom) McCabe, Michael, Dustin, James...

Mar 6, 2017

Richard Michael McGrath, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Richard was born in Joliet, IL on December 10, 1929 to Walter J. and Marie (Bolin) McGrath. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. Richard was employed by Illinois Bell...

Mar 4, 2017

Gladys M. O’Keefe, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Gladys is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Theodore) Scitar and Erin (Robert) Boseo; grandchildren, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Amy, Rebecca, Michael and Luke; great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Jaxson Klancher; special cousin Leila Ryan.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. O’Keefe; parents, Vincent...

Mar 3, 2017

Kenneth P. Heinzel “Tuna,” age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 with his family by his side.

Kenneth is survived by children, Debra Heinzel and Thomas (Sara) Heinzel; grandchildren, Meredith (Matthew) Stone, Daniel Heinzel, Timothy and Marisa Heinzel; great-granddaughters, Alina and Luciella Stone; daughter-in-law, Pamela (the late Paul) Heinzel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Mar 1, 2017

Edward Krizmanic, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Edward is survived by his loving children, Barbara Wunderlich, Thomas (Linda) Krizmanic, Joann (Michael) Conroy and Marilyn (Mark) Paolella; grandchildren, Michael (Carly McGillick) Krizmanic, Jason Krizmanic and Lauren (Dr. Paul) Peña, Jeremy (Melanie) Hill, Matthew...

Feb 28, 2017

Octaviano C. Reyes, age 83, born in Cuaracurio, Michoacan, Mexico on March 22, 1933. A resident of Joliet for over 40 years, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Octaviano is survived by his three daughters, Juana (Agustin) Nunez, Yolanda (Antonio) Guerrero and Marina “Nena” (Arthur) Moreno; five sons,...

Feb 26, 2017

Beverly Ann (Ragusa) Bebar (nee Nichols), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

She was the loving mother of Linda Ragusa (John) Bowers, Marc (Debbie) Ragusa, Lori Ragusa (Paul) Maticic, Carrie Ragusa (Bob) Baldacci, John Ragusa, Stacie Bebar (Cody) Somers, and Jane Bebar (Cory) Pupkiewicz.

Beverly is survived by her children, her...

Feb 25, 2017

Velza Davis Sr., age 81, passed away on Saturday February 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Velza is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna (nee Back); three sons, Velza Jr. (Debbie) Davis, Robert (Dianne) Davis and Richard (Kaycee) Davis; grandchildren, Jessica (Michael Kash) Davis, Steven Davis, Kristi (Del) Hollingsworth, Jennifer (Joel)...

Feb 23, 2017

E. Bonnie Cronin, age 68, passed away suddenly on Thursday February 23, 2017.

Bonnie is survived by her siblings, Joseph G. Mucka , Kitty (Richard) Johnston; nephews Michael (Rachel), Gregory (Theresa) and Lucas Johnston; niece, Carol Husak; three great-nieces; Brigid, Hannah and Meara; numerous cousins and close friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2017

Frank Kluk, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce M. Kluk; sisters, Marianne (Lawrence) Wysocki and Celestine (the late James) Kimery; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his son, Michael F....

Feb 19, 2017

Celia Rose Carlson “Sally” (nee Salazar), age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Sally is survived by her loving children, Bruce (Caroll) Carlson, Sharon (Norbert) Panek, Donald (Nancy) Carlson, Steven (Tracy) Carlson, Mark (Victoria) Carlson, and Dawn Carlson; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Jesse (Betty)...

Feb 19, 2017

Richard M. Wojnarowski, born April 12, 1936 in Joliet, a t rest February 19, 2017, at the Joliet Area Hospice Home after a hard-fought battle with M.D.S.

Survived by his beloved wife of more than fifty-seven years, Ann L. (Brozovich) Wojnarowski.  Loving father of Judy (Randy) Halsne, Thomas (Sally) Wojnarowski,  Timothy (Karen) Wojnarowski, Daniel (Dawn) Wojnarowski, Linda...

Feb 19, 2017

Ann M. (nee Popovich) Franciskovich, age 99, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Ann is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Francisckovich (1972); parents, Rudolph and Anna (nee Gloglovksy) Popovich, sisters, Olga Popovich and Margaret in infancy; and brothers, Robert Popovich in WWII, George and Stephen Popovich....

Feb 18, 2017

Rose C. Perry, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Rose is survived by her loving children, Schuyler Freeman, Al Freeman, Qristy (Eric) Tharp and Allyn Perry; grandchildren, Noha Tharp, Isabelle Perry, Heather Rose Perry, Eli Tharp, Evelyn Perry and Landyn Perry; brothers, Manuel DeCastro, Sergio DeCastro, William DeCastro and Zialcito DeCastro; numerous nieces,...

Feb 18, 2017

Lawrence Baloy, age 80, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017. Also known as, Larry, Sonny, Goodale, Nice Guy and Herman. A graduate of Joliet Central High School, he worked at Georgia Pacific previously known as Multi Color for 37 years until his retirement in 1992. Lawrence was a loyal member of Joliet Moose #300 and Moran...

Feb 17, 2017

Michael J. Ditello, 81, of Crest Hill; passed away February 17, 2017 after a brief illness.

Preceded by his parents, Joseph Ditello and Josephine (Mutz) Pluth.

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Fisher) Ditello along with their 5 children, Michele, Robin, Lisa, Gina (Tom) Shoop and Michael (Janet) Ditello; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (John)...

Feb 17, 2017

Darlene M. Marquardt (nee Churnovic), age 91, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene is survived by her loving children, Darrell (Lydia) Marquardt, Denise (David) Stout, Darla K. (Raymond) Tomac, and Lee Ann (Robert) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Vivian Marquardt; grandchildren, Jeannine (Greg) Humphrey, Nicole (Adam) Domain, Marissa (Todd) Lukas, Jennifer...

Feb 16, 2017

Gloria C. Blazekovich (nee Albert), age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice under the care of the most wonderful caring staff of angels.

Gloria is survived by loving son, Paul (Lisa) Blazekovich; daughter-in-law, Ann Blazekovich (the late Dennis); grandchildren, Christine (Steve) Louchs, Adam (Jen) Blazekovich, Ian (Jen) Blazekovich, Bree (Jeremy)...

Feb 14, 2017

Andrea Maria Mendoza, age 26, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Andrea is survived by her beloved daughter, Aubree Skye Slussar; mother, Beth Moore; father, Manuel Galvan; grandmother, Yvonne Colnar; and uncle, Michael (Sonya) Moore.

Andrea graduated from Joliet Central High School class of 2009.

A celebration of Andrea’s life will...

Feb 14, 2017

Nona P. Kemp (nee Riddell), age 91, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven to rejoin her husband John, on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Nona is survived by her loving children, Norlan (Karen) Kemp, Jeanett (Tom) Scott and Deborah Reeves; grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Trudo and Kim Bahr, Jeff, Tim (Suzanne) and Joel (Holly) Scott, Charlette, David,...